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Categories About Eye Posted on Author Alicia Cheng Tags best optical shop, designer eyewear, disease, Eye, eye health screening at malaya optical, eye problems, glaucoma, malaya optical, malaya optical damansara uptown, myopia control, Optometrist in Damansara, optometrist near me, optometrist petaling jaya, prevention

Glaucoma Awareness 2025: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment in Malaysia

What Is Glaucoma, the Silent Vision Thief? Glaucoma damages the optic nerve gradually and is one of the leading causes of irreversible blindness worldwide. In Malaysia, it contributes to around 12.3% of eye-related visual impairments in clinical settings . Because symptoms often go unnoticed until later stages, early detection is vital. Malaysia–Specific Glaucoma Trends & Stats Approximately 50% of global glaucoma cases occur in Asia, and Malaysia's prevalence is on the rise (researchgate.net). A community survey in Shah Alam showed only 25.2% awareness of glaucoma, with knowledge levels significantly tied to ethnicity, religion, and education (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov). Undiagnosed glaucoma is particularly high among Malays about 2.65% and almost double that of Chinese Malaysians (1.51%) (jamanetwork.com). Key takeaway: A majority of Malaysians remain unaware of glaucoma until it's progressed. It’s time to…

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Glaucoma Vision
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What is Glaucoma?

Glaucoma is an eye disease that slowly damages the nerve for vision at the back of the eye which is the optic nerve. This condition is often linked to high pressure inside the eye but can also occur with normal pressure. Early detection and treatment can prevent or delay vision loss caused by Glaucoma. (more…)

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Family History Vision Loss
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Family History of Vision Loss

If a member of your family has a problem with there eyes, there is a high possibility that you too will experience the same thing. An eye test can detect a problem before it affects your eyesight. An early detection of an eye problem, can improve the likelihood of treatment. (more…)

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Ageing and your eyes
Categories About Eye Posted on Author Alicia Cheng Tags Age, age-related, Aging, Cataract, difficulty seeing objects close up, elder people vision, eye check-up, eye disease, eye examination, eye pain, glaucoma, macular degeneration, malaya optical, old, optometrist, presbyopia, pupil, retinal detachment, yellowing of lens

Aging and Your Eyes

Learn what is normal for aging eyes, what may be a sign of disease, and how to compensate for changes. Age sometimes brings changes that weaken your eyes, but there are things you can do to maintain lifelong eye health and minimize the impact of age-related vision loss on daily life. (more…)

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